“I really appreciate you thinking of us, but we are working on decluttering and don’t have a use for that right now.”Lorie Mazza

I’d say, “oh thank you it’s so kind of you to want to gift me with such a wonderful item but I’ve no room as I’m getting rid of things myself.”

Then I’d suggest donating to Salvation Army or a local abused shelter, etc., to donate to. It also depends what it is on my response 💕Katt Anderson

“Thank you but our house is bursting at the seams right now, how about British Heart Foundation? They are always looking for high end donations (bit of flattery always softens the no).”Donna Grant

“So nice of you to think of me. Is it OK if we find someone else to bless with these items?Michelle Vassallo

Last week someone asked if I mind if people give me things. I said not as long as they don’t mind if I don’t keep them.

I also suggest the local pregnancy resource center or let people know that that is where I will take it if it is not something we can use. (I have 4 little kids, so most of the hand me downs are things for them!)Beth Anne Beckenhauer

I have passed on lots of things from my parents’ house as they tried to downsize for possible move to other location. But they understand that we also have limited space tho’ more than they do) and will pass things on to others. (First I suggest giving to church They just give us the option of First Choice (keep it or pass it on). I am sure to keep receipts from donation centers to give to them or keep myself, for taking off on income tax.

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